Last year, FOX launched 10 new shows and ended up cancelling most of them. How will the network do in the ratings this time around? Stay tuned.
How do the execs decide what to cancel or keep? They look at a lot of different factors but the ratings play a very large role. The higher the ratings, the better chances a show has of surviving.
FOX shows this season (so far): American Grit, American Idol, Bob’s Burgers, Bones, Bordertown, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life, Coupled, Empire, Family Guy, Gotham, Grandfathered, The Grinder, Hell’s Kitchen, Home Free, Hotel Hell, The Last Man on Earth, Lucifer, MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, Minority Report, New Girl, Rosewood, Scream Queens, Second Chance, The Simpsons, Sleepy Hollow, So You Think You Can Dance, Wayward Pines, World’s Funniest, and The X-Files.
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A couple of notes about these charts:
These figures are updated automatically as new ratings are released. The averages are based on the final national numbers (live plus same day viewing), unless marked with an asterisk (*). For technical reasons, I have to resort them manually so feel free to let me know if I missed something.
Keep in mind that the demo numbers are typically what’s most important to advertisers. Therefore, that’s how the networks measure success. Advertisers pay more for ad time on a show that has a higher demo rating. Because older viewers don’t count? No, it’s because younger viewers watch less traditional TV and are therefore supposedly harder to reach.
Demo numbers are typically reported using the 10ths decimal place (2.4, for example). In the averages, I’m using an extra decimal for easier ranking. The networks take into account when shows air on Fridays and Saturdays, nights when TV viewership is lower.
What do you think? Which shows are you rooting for? Which one isn’t as big a hit as you thought? Are you hoping any series will get cancelled to make room for something else?
is this new ratings? i just don’t quite understand, because other tables say Lucifer got 4.25 and here it’s a million more. could someone please explain? thanks in advance!
These are the season averages. If you click on the Lucifer link in the table you’ll be taken to a page with each of the episodes’ ratings.
Please people, i am begging you to watch the grinder. It is too amazing to not have a second season. Its not dirty or edgy like alot of the stuff on TV, which is surprising that i like it so much. But seriously just give it a try!!!
episode 2 of lucifer. was even better than the pilot.!! great writers., great show.
Everyone needs to watch the Grinder. Funniest new show of the season. Rob Lowe and Fred Savage are terrific. Please don’t cancel this show. Give it a chance.
Lucifer is missing from the table
bring on LUCIFER,.????
If you haven’t watched The Grinder yet, I highly encourage you to do so ASAP! Funniest show on t.v.!!
Are you must renew bones continue the full season of 11 and renewal or 12 season 12 it is an excellent show I watch it last night for the full two hours but its hard to put up against the football game CMA Music Awards you take all those away he got bones which is number one so please renew bones for season 12 and continue with a full season of 11 and don’t cut back with anything of season 11 bones is a great show and just show us by renewing it thank you from your fans of Bones.
I love rosewood, hope its on for season 2, and hope it reaches the 2.0 or higher mark. They are doing very well , I wish more people would give it a chance. the idiots that did the review before the show even started, obviously they were wrong. the writings, the plots, the actors get better and better each episode. on top of that, fox did almost no ads or boost for this show. and all the ones they had the big hypes about are failing. that should tell you something. its a show that has everything in it.. the… Read more »
whats up with lucifer.????????
Very disappointed that CSI Las Vegas was cancelled as that was the best show over here in the UK,have watched a few episodes of the new CSI Cyber what a load of rubbish. There’s no real stories with trying to get answers to find out who and why . I no that computer crime is rampant but it just doesn’t seem to work as a good Crime series should .The people in charge of these Networks don’t realise that when they sell these great American shows to our Chanels in the UK we look forward each year to all our… Read more »
I am thrilled about Rosewood and hope it stays on for the full season. I like the cast.
Completely enchanted with Rosewood. Morris Chestnut is phenomenally charming and show is entertaining. Hope it stays. Always sad when episode ends because it’s so good. Monk and Psych good..both 8-10 season shows. Well written characters so far
Love Rosewood! As an avid murder mystery viewer, I love the health issue twist with the perseverance to solve the case! Comedy parts are great and adds to the mixture of emotions! It’s a Keeper!
Thank you
I watch Bones they have great writer as
well a great actors , actress
What will happen next season